About Pyrochlore
A group of niobium-tantalum oxide minerals, often brown to black and forming octahedral crystals, frequently radioactive. It's associated with grounding, manifestation, and Earth energies. (An important ore of Niobium).
Primary Hues
Brown, Black, Yellow, Reddish-Brown, Greenish, often forms octahedral crystals
Metaphysical Properties
(Often radioactive) A stone of grounding and manifestation. Believed to aid in achieving goals and connecting with Earth energies.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents personal power- manifestation- and vitality- aligning with this mineral.
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes harnessing energy and creativity for a purpose- resonating with Pyrochlore.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Light- Creativity- Prophecy
Rationale: Apollo's connection to the sun and creative power aligns with Pyrochlore.
Helios
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Sight
Rationale: Helios as the sun god embodies the bright- manifesting energy of this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Manifestation & Creativity Grids
Leadership Focus
Success Attraction Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
Pyrochlore is classified as a oxide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the isometric system. Its chemical formula is (Na,Ca)2Nb2O6(OH,F). Common crystal habits include typically octahedra, disseminated granular, massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide mineral
- Chemical Formula: (Na,Ca)2Nb2O6(OH,F)
- IMA Symbol: Pcl[1]
- Crystal System: Isometric
- Predominant Geological Color: Black to brown, chocolate-brown, reddish brown, amber-orange, red-orange
- Crystal Habit: Typically octahedra, disseminated granular, massive
- Twinning: 111 rare
- Cleavage: 111 indistinct, may be a parting.
- Luster: Vitreous to resinous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Subtranslucent to opaque